Most popular girl names in the 90s in New York

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January 18, 2023
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Most popular girl names in the 90s in New York

Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in the 90s in New York using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born in New York from 1990 to 1999.

Note: The Social Security Administration collects data on baby names with a binary understanding of sex and gender. Stacker understands that names aren't inherently gendered and will continue to look for opportunities in our coverage to demonstrate that.

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#50. Jenna

Jenna is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,004
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 827 (#223 most common name, -79.3% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #76
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 45,834

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#49. Jacqueline

Jacqueline is a name of French origin meaning "may God protect".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,074
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 730 (#257 most common name, -82.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #74
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 45,882

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#48. Natalie

Natalie is a name of French origin meaning "birthday of the Lord".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,081
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,675 (#29 most common name, -9.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #52
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 63,367

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#47. Emma

Emma is a name of German origin meaning "universal".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,126
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 11,662 (#3 most common name, +182.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #56
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 58,199

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#46. Erica

Erica is a name of Norse origin meaning "eternal ruler".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,150
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 343 (#520 most common name, -91.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #58
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 55,734

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#45. Kaitlyn

Kaitlyn is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,286
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,335 (#135 most common name, -68.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #48
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 67,546

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#44. Erin

Erin is a name of Irish origin meaning "peace".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,347
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 745 (#252 most common name, -82.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #50
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 65,330

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#43. Allison

Allison is a variation of the French name Alice, meaning "noble."

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,362
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,715 (#50 most common name, -37.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #41
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 74,425

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#42. Shannon

Shannon is a name of Irish origin meaning "wise river".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,368
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 258 (#672 (tie) most common name, -94.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #75
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 45,872

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#41. Laura

Laura is a name of Latin origin meaning "bay laurel plant".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,444
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 660 (#287 most common name, -85.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #49
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 67,231

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#40. Gabrielle

Gabrielle is a name of French origin meaning "God is my strength".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,795
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,217 (#146 most common name, -74.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #68
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 49,778

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#39. Maria

Maria is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "sea of bitterness".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,836
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,840 (#89 most common name, -62.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #47
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 70,856

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#38. Amber

Amber is a name of Persian origin meaning "ambergris", a fragrant material extracted from a type of whale.

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,016
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 814 (#228 most common name, -83.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #20
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 115,598

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#37. Kelly

Kelly is a name of Irish origin meaning "bright-headed".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,162
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 697 (#276 most common name, -86.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #60
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 55,687

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#36. Chelsea

Chelsea is a name of English origin meaning "port for chalk".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,272
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,183 (#150 (tie) most common name, -77.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #34
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 84,777

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#35. Olivia

Olivia is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,299
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 11,919 (#2 most common name, +124.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #38
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 75,895

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#34. Courtney

Courtney is a name of French origin meaning "short nose".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,397
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 264 (#661 (tie) most common name, -95.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #22
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 113,278

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#33. Sara

Sara is a derivation of the name Sarah, of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,440
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,658 (#53 most common name, -51.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #43
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 72,156

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#32. Hannah

Hannah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,768
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,901 (#25 most common name, -32.4% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #11
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 158,797

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#31. Julia

Julia is a name of Latin origin meaning "youthful".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,840
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,126 (#39 most common name, -46.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #55
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 59,937

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#30. Jasmine

Jasmine is a name of Persian origin meaning "gift from God".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,921
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,708 (#100 most common name, -71.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #25
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 105,302

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#29. Tiffany

Tiffany is a name of Greek origin meaning "appearance of God".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,282
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 738 (#253 most common name, -88.3% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #37
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 77,520

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#28. Kimberly

Kimberly is a name of English origin meaning "from the wood of the royal forest".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,674
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,559 (#112 most common name, -76.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #36
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 77,856

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#27. Alexis

Alexis is a name of Greek origin meaning "helper".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,000
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,817 (#92 most common name, -74.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #18
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 131,188

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#26. Katherine

Katherine is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,556
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,136 (#76 most common name, -71.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #27
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 96,877

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#25. Brianna

Brianna is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,575
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,034 (#41 most common name, -59.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #26
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 99,101

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#24. Megan

Megan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "pearl".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,635
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 748 (#249 (tie) most common name, -90.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #10
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 160,360

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#23. Taylor

Taylor is a name of English origin meaning "one who tailors clothes".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,729
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,042 (#79 most common name, -73.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #9
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 169,021

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#22. Christina

Christina is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,853
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 864 (#215 most common name, -89.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #40
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 74,639

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#21. Rebecca

Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,221
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,445 (#128 most common name, -82.4% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #23
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 109,703

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#20. Alyssa

Alyssa is a name of Greek origin meaning "rational".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,355
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,292 (#69 most common name, -72.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #21
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 115,249

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#19. Alexandra

Alexandra is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,382
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,706 (#51 most common name, -67.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #28
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 94,793

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#18. Kayla

Kayla is a name of Irish origin meaning "slim and fair".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,398
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,861 (#47 most common name, -65.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #12
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 155,888

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#17. Melissa

Melissa is a name of Greek origin meaning "honey bee".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,465
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 839 (#219 most common name, -90.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #31
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 89,967

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#16. Michelle

Michelle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,988
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,575 (#110 most common name, -82.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #32
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 86,515

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#15. Victoria

Victoria is a name of Latin origin meaning "victory".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,040
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,678 (#20 most common name, -48.3% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #19
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 117,463

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#14. Lauren

Lauren is a name of Latin origin meaning "the bay or laurel plant".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,461
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,558 (#113 most common name, -83.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #13
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 153,578

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#13. Rachel

Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,918
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,479 (#31 most common name, -64.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #15
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 149,144

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#12. Brittany

Brittany is a name of French origin meaning "from Briton".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 10,218
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 428 (#428 most common name, -95.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #7
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 190,815

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#11. Danielle

Danielle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 10,460
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 713 (#268 most common name, -93.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #24
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 109,581

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#10. Elizabeth

Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 10,762
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,722 (#18 most common name, -56.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #8
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 172,669

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#9. Jennifer

Jennifer is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 12,487
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,063 (#171 most common name, -91.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #16
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 148,025

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#8. Stephanie

Stephanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 14,016
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,125 (#161 most common name, -92.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #14
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 149,822

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#7. Sarah

Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 14,162
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,089 (#16 most common name, -64.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #4
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 224,371

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#6. Emily

Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 15,520
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,919 (#7 most common name, -49.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #3
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 237,240

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#5. Nicole

Nicole is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 15,552
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,950 (#84 most common name, -87.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #17
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 136,102

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#4. Amanda

Amanda is a name of Latin origin meaning "worthy of love".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 16,792
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,093 (#164 most common name, -93.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #6
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 191,101

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#3. Samantha

Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 18,975
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,040 (#21 most common name, -78.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #5
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 224,009

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#2. Jessica

Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God beholds".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 19,649
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,244 (#143 most common name, -93.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #1
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 303,111

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#1. Ashley

Ashley is a name of English origin meaning "ash tree meadow".

New York
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 20,881
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,356 (#34 most common name, -83.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #2
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 301,809

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